The Fairmont Olympic Seattle, Seattle, Avoid

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The Fairmont Olympic Seattle	Average Price: $199 Check Rates

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411 University Street

Seattle, 98101 View map

5-Star Hotel Rank: 2 of 7
Average review rating: 4.41

OpinionWell Value Index: 5

Traveler reviews analyzed: BedBugRegistry (1) , Expedia (65) , MyTravelGuide (4) , Priceline (41) , Travelocity (4) , TripAdvisor (534) , YahooTravel (33)

SAFE TO BOOK ? (2/5 issues found)

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Construction:	No recent comments about construction were found.
Noise:	Recent comments complained about noise.
Room Smell:	No recent comments about room smell were found.
Parking Fees:	Recent comments complained about parking fees.
Bed Bugs:	No recent comments about bed bugs were found.

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1. Save yourself some money and avoid it altogether if you are vacationing and/or don't need to send & receive docs.

"Lovely hotel, infuriating internet " Read full review on TripAdvisor 8/13/2011 Vote

2. Again, had I had more time in the city perhaps the location wouldn't have been an issue but it was because I was pressed for time and seeing as it wa out of the way I took at least 6 taxis that could've been easily avoided.

"Lovely Hotel, a bit out of the way... .. " Read full review on TripAdvisor 7/12/2011 Vote

3. avoid the over-priced hotel restaurant for breakfast and go to the Belle Epicurean coffee shop.

"Grand old hotel oozes luxury " Read full review on TripAdvisor 6/12/2011 Vote

4. Only complaint is some of the little expenses that add up: overnight parking, internet usage (sign up for the President's Club to avoid.

"Still a gem in the emerald city " Read full review on TripAdvisor 4/24/2010 Vote

5. Hints- you can avoid paying $36/night for valet parking by finding a spot on the street.

"At the Centre of it All " Read full review on TripAdvisor 3/29/2010 Vote

6. My husband and I stayed at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle on New Year's Eve so as to avoid exorburant cab fees back to the suburbs.

"New Year's Eve Retreat " Read full review on TripAdvisor 1/5/2009 Vote